Oh, don't group all advisors under my own habits.

[most worked very hard for their kingdoms! and he did as well - he just claimed he did not, compared to the breadth of what he might be able to do. but he also treasures being lazy, and can't see it as a terrible insult.]

Besides, if advisors rushed out to sacrifice themselves, who would be the one to help direct their lord through the battle? Who would be there to schedule out the world's rebuilding? We're more useful alive.